Tag: Icelandic Horses

I am Icelandic, so this might seem like a weird thing to write about, but the more I travel, the more I realize that Icelanders, living on an island far in the North, have slowly developed a culture that is quite different from anywhere els...

Heading to Húsavík on an exciting adventure? Find out about the best things to do and see in the whale-watching capital of Iceland.

What makes the Icelandic Viking horse unique? Is it its incredible soft gait, tölt? Or maybe their friendly demeanor? Is it that they grow up in open fields? Or that they have been purely bred since the Vikings brought them? Let's find out!...

Iceland was destined to be unique. As one of the last countries in the world to have human settlers, and as an island located north of almost everywhere, it’s not surprising that we have our own way of doing things. What seems normal and ev...

While visiting Iceland is bound to be a fun experience, there are quite a few things you should do or avoid doing to keep yourself safe. Here's a list of things to avoid and things to do while visiting Iceland.

Thor, the god of thunder. How did Iceland’s favorite hero take over the world? And how can you walk in the footsteps of this Norse god? As the new Thor: Ragnarok movie is almost in the cinemas, we decided to dive into the world of Thor.

Horse riding in Iceland is something I have been dreaming about for a long time: This has to be on everyone’s bucket list – if you are not allergic to horses, of course!